Other Recycling

Batteries

Rechargeable: Through the national program, Call2Recycle™, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys.

Some of the companies that are involved in recycling rechargeable batteries in the Fundy Region through the Call to Recycle Program along with others such as a company called Greentec, are: The Source, Canadian Tire, Home Depot and Future Shop.

All Batteries: Take to the HHW Facility at Crane Mountain Landfill on Saturday mornings from 8 am to 12 noon at no charge, or bring them to one of the Community Round up Events in October.

Beverage Containers

Redemption Centres are privately owned businesses that have been registered with the Department of the Environment, and authorized to collect beverage containers and pay refunds to the public under New Brunswick’s Beverage Container Program. For a Redemption Centre nearest you, look in the yellow pages under Recycling Services or pick up in Wells area by KV Old Boys.

Redemption Centres are not part of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission’s recycling program.

Included in the Program are:

Soft drinks
Beer, wine, and spirits
Flavoured waters
Mineral waters
Fruit juices
Vegetable juices
Low alcohol drinks
Milk and milk products are not included in the deposit/refund Program at this time

The containers covered by the Program include all sizes (five litres and under) of:

Glass and plastic bottles
Metal cans
Drinking boxes
Plastic cups with foil lids
Plastic pouches (like ’ mini-sips ’ )
Cartons

For more information, visit New Brunswick Beverage Container Program.

Building Materials

Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations of used and surplus building materials: doors, windows, cabinets, lumber, lighting fixtures, and more. Habitat’s ReStore, located at 388 Rothesay Avenue, will sell these materials at low prices. The money is used to build homes for low income working families. It’s an environmentally friendly way to save money on your home improvements. For more information, call 635-7867, 333-8566, or email restoresj@yahoo.ca

Cell Phones

Have you decided to update your existing cell phone and would like to recycle your old one? Check with the company where you are purchasing your new phone to see if they will recycle your existing phone. If not, please see the list below of some of the companies in the Fundy Region which are accepting cell phones for recycling.

Some of the companies that are involved in recycling Cell Phones in the Fundy Region, are: Cox Electronics, Wacky Wheatley’s, Hughes Communications, and the Future Shop.

Computers

Year-Round Computer Recycling

You can recycle your old computer system* on Saturdays from 8am to 12 noon. Old computers are accepted at our Household Hazardous Waste facility at Crane Mountain Landfill. Or, in October watch for a Round Up event of both computers and hazardous waste in your community.

Community HHW & Computer Recycling Round Up Events: October 19 to October 27, 2012

From Friday October 19th to Saturday October 27th, there will be community Round Up events for both computers* and household hazardous waste (HHW) in the Fundy Region. We will be in Saint John, Rothesay/Quispamsis, Hampton and St Martins. Watch for more details and specific locations to follow at a later date.

*Resident Recycling Fee:

$5.00 / computer system (computer system includes: monitor, hard drive, printer, speakers, mouse, keyboard and scanner)

*Business Recycling Fee :

$6.50 / computer system. If your business has more than 5 computers to recycle, please call Crane Mountain Landfill at 738-1212.

Canadian Diabetes Association at 229 Bayside Drive accepts computer systems at no charge. Call 693-4232 for detaiils.

What happens to your computer?

The computers will be shipped to Resnet, a non-profit organization in Edmundston NB. The systems are disassembled to salvage working components and recyclable materials. Some systems are refurbished and donated to low-income families and non-profit groups.

Grass

You don’t have to rake and bag your grass clippings. Grass clippings enrich your lawn. Simply leave the grass cuttings on the lawn. Mulch it with your lawnmower, if you can. The cuttings will quickly decompose on site, thanks to the soil’s natural micro-organisms. The cuttings will serve as natural fertilizer and a significant source of moisture for your lawn.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Drop off your used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at Home Depot for Recycling. 55 Depot Court, 632-9440

Compact fluorescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes are accepted at our Household Hazardous Waste Facility open every Saturday 8am - 12 noon.

Metal

Atlantic Metal Recycling accepts stoves, appliances and car batteries and parts. Please call 633-0660 before you drop off any items.

Oil

Under the provincial Used Oil Program, businesses that sell oil are required to either accept used oil, or must arrange with another nearby facility to take back used oil. There is no charge for this program.

Products Covered: Engine oil Hydraulic fluid

Lubricating oil (engines, turbines, gears) Transmission fluid

Information about the Used Oil Program is also available on the Department of the Environments website, by emailing uop/pghu@gnb.ca, or by calling 506-453-7945.

Oil is accepted at our Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Paint

Old Paint can be returned to a number of local spots for recycling. To find a paint depot near you visit the Recycle NB website. Ensure your paint can has the label & the lid to bring it back to one of these locations.

Or bring your paint to the Household Hazardous Waste facility open Saturdays 8 am to 12 noon at Crane Mountain Landfill at no charge.

Tires

Tire Stewardship Program

You may return your old tires to the tire dealer where you purchase your new tires. Certain restrictions apply. Ask your retailer for details or visit the New Brunswick Tire Stewardship Board at www.nbtire.com.

Crane Mountain Landfill accepts tires for recycling as follows:

Tires residential cars / trucks $5 each
Tires for large commercial vehicles $10 each

Miscellaneous - Small Electronics & CDs

The Future Shop in Saint John has a drop box which will accept the following items for recycling: Used Batteries, Cell Phones, CD Players, MP3 Players, CDs & DVDs, Portable DVD Players and Ink Cartridges. To learn more, visit their website at www.futureshop.ca.

The Blue Run is a private company, which offers a weekly pickup service for recyclables.